Quality Assurance Manager
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Summary
The Quality Manager will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enhancing the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 standards. This role involves embedding lean manufacturing methodologies to improve process efficiency, ensuring adherence to regulations, and cultivating a culture focused on safety, sustainability, and high-quality standards. The position demands leadership in ISO 9001 auditing. The role will be based in the Buckinghamshire region, UK.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
- Develop and oversee the Quality Management System to meet ISO 9001 requirements.
- Lead internal and external ISO 9001 audits, ensuring thorough preparation, execution, and resolution of any findings.
- Managing the creation, implementation, and documentation of quality policies and procedures.
- Collaborating with various teams to define and monitor quality objectives and KPIs.
- Managing customer complaints and non-conformances, ensuring effective solutions and customer satisfaction.
- Applying lean manufacturing principles to minimise waste, improve product quality, and boost operational efficiency.
- Performing root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for quality and process issues.
- Facilitating lean training and workshops, promoting tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Developing and maintaining EHS policies and procedures in line with local regulations and organisational standards.
Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is highly desirable.
- Additional EHS-related certifications are highly desirable.
- At least 5 years of experience in a quality role.
- Demonstrable expertise in ISO 9001 auditing and lean manufacturing methodologies.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring adherence to regulatory and safety standards.
- Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Job Information
- Disciplines Operations; Engineering; Production & Programmers
- Date Opened 04/10/2025
- Job Type Full time
- City Buckinghamshire
- State/Province Buckinghamshire
- Country United Kingdom
- Zip/Postal Code Buckinghamshire
Job Description
The Quality Manager will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enhancing the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 standards. This role involves embedding lean manufacturing methodologies to improve process efficiency, ensuring adherence to regulations, and cultivating a culture focused on safety, sustainability, and high-quality standards. The position demands leadership in ISO 9001 auditing. The role will be based in the Buckinghamshire region, UK.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and oversee the Quality Management System to meet ISO 9001 requirements.
- Lead internal and external ISO 9001 audits, ensuring thorough preparation, execution, and resolution of any findings.
- Managing the creation, implementation, and documentation of quality policies and procedures.
- Collaborating with various teams to define and monitor quality objectives and KPIs.
- Managing customer complaints and non-conformances, ensuring effective solutions and customer satisfaction.
- Applying lean manufacturing principles to minimise waste, improve product quality, and boost operational efficiency.
- Performing root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for quality and process issues.
- Facilitating lean training and workshops, promoting tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Developing and maintaining EHS policies and procedures in line with local regulations and organisational standards.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is highly desirable.
- Additional EHS-related certifications are highly desirable.
- At least 5 years of experience in a quality role.
- Demonstrable expertise in ISO 9001 auditing and lean manufacturing methodologies.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring adherence to regulatory and safety standards.
- Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.